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Hennepin County sheriff responds to recent shootings in Minneapolis
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Have a permit for a BWCA trip later this summer? Here is what you need to know.
The sage advice is to hang tight as wilderness managers continue to adjust what is accessible amid a changing wildfire scene.
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Edina shooting: Yancey Park lot closed, camera added after Wednesday night gunfire
A shooting at Yancey Park on Wednesday, July 22, has left the Edina community shaken and city officials urging residents to share any information that could help investigators....
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Minnesota DNR seeking $4.3 million in damages from man who started Camp House wildfire
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pursuing $4.3 million in damages from the man who started the Camp House wildfire in St. Louis County....
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Nicole Mitchell announces run for Woodbury City Council in November
Nicole Mitchell, the former Minnesota lawmaker convicted of burglarizing her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home, is officially running for a city council seat in Woodbury....
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Woman charged in Maplewood police stabbing after alleged shoplifting
A Maplewood woman has been charged in connection to the stabbing of a police officer on Tuesday, saying in part that, "she believed he was a robot."
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Minneapolis tests civilian crash responders to see if it can ease police workload
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Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter sentenced to 2 life terms plus 40 years
Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years in prison for the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
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Horta Culture in Afton
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Twin Cities Live in Your Town Stillwater: Hot Air Balloons
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2 more charged in fatal shooting in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood
Two more people were arrested and charged in connection to a July 18 homicide in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota.
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1 dead in Brooklyn Park motorcycle crash
One person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday night. Just after 9:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park officers responded to a crash between a car and motorcycle at Brooklyn Boulevard and Unity Avenue North. The driver of the motorcycle was brought to the hospital, ...
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TCL Toast with Grey Duck Spirits
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12 Days of Grilling: Spicy Pork Cheddar Tortilla Kabobs
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Twins salvage end of road trip, outlast Guardians for 12-inning win behind new relievers
Trevor Larnach had the go-ahead hit, and new reliever Jack Anderson earned the save. The Guardians had an immaculate inning from Gavin Williams.
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Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery charged for allegedly leaving scene of Houston crash
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
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TCL in your Town: River Valley Riders Non-profit in Afton
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Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall get RBIs in 12th as Twins beat Guardians 3-1 for series split
Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall both delivered two-out RBI singles in the 12th inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday and a split of their four-game series. Larnach and Keaschall grounded their singles to left off Erik Sabrowski (3...
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Parts of the Boundary Waters reopening Monday, but overnight permits still banned
Select areas of the Boundary Waters are reopening Monday for visitors as firefighters continue to battle wildfires. Superior National Forest officials announced on Thursday that day-use access entry points in Cook County will reopen on July 27. However, forest officials said over...
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Homes in the Lower Saint Croix Valley with Desrochers Realty Group
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The Second Winners of the Best Backyard Conest: John and Connie’s backyard garden
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Vance Boelter sentenced to life as victims of his political attack relive their anguish
The physical and mental consequences of Vance Boelter’s actions were laid bare as his victims confronted him before he was given two consecutive life sentences in federal prison....
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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Minnesotans aren’t sold on data centers — and it’s not just about AI
Data centers continue to concern Minnesotans to the point that most oppose new construction of them in the state. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll indicate that Minnesotans’ hesitancy toward data centers stems from concerns about the centers’ impact on resources, costs and ev...
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New law: Impersonating police becomes a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1
A bill sponsored by the victim of an assassination attempt in June 2025 will make impersonating a police officer punishable by a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1....
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The latest: Judge gives Vance Boelter two life sentences plus 40 years for lawmaker attacks
Hortman family members and the Hoffmans gathered at the hearing, where lawmakers delivered emotional remarks.
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New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday....
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Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate....
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Watch: Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey thrilled to have Vahn Lackey land with Twins
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Watch: Minnesota Vixen ready to play for women’s football championship Saturday on national television
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Arkansas cop tragically dies saving fiancée's life just hours after proposing
Officer Fred Marsh jumped into the Elk River to rescue his fiancée but was pulled away by the current.
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Motorcyclist killed in Brooklyn Park crash
A motorcycle rider died after a crash with a vehicle at a Brooklyn Park intersection on Wednesday.
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Maplewood woman faces attempted murder charge after officer stabbed during shoplifting call
A Maplewood woman is now facing charges after a police officer was stabbed outside a store Tuesday after responding to a theft. Maplewood police responded around 11:45 a.m. to a CVS on White Bear Avenue North after a woman reportedly threatened workers and stole merchandise. Offi...
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Vance Boelter sentencing: Boelter to face state charges now
With the federal case now complete, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office will now move forward with state charges against Vance Boelter for the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers last year....
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Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico
A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.
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Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
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Where does Vance Boelter's state case stand after federal sentencing?
Where does Vance Boelter's state case stand after federal sentencing? WQAD
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A full timeline of events in the Vance Boelter case
Vance Boelter , the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on June 14, 2025 , was sentenced Thursday to two consecutive life sentences followed by 40 years. Boelter pleaded guilty to six federal charges against him in June. As part of his ...
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Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
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BREAKING: Vance Boelter sentenced to two consecutive life terms
BREAKING: Vance Boelter sentenced to two consecutive life terms KTTC | Rochester, MN
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Kratom purchase age, penalties rise in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1
The age to legally purchase, and penalties associated with, the intoxicating substance kratom in Minnesota will rise in Minnesota beginning on Aug. 1.
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Vacation hot spot tells tourists in skimpy beachwear to cover up or face steep fines
An Italian town is warning tourists against strolling through its streets shirtless or in swimwear, threatening hefty fines to those who ignore the rules....
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Medtronic tells remote workers living near the Twin Cities to come back to the office
Medical device manufacturer sees the move creating “in-person collaboration and operational efficiency,” but one expert said office life will never return to pre-COVID ways....
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Minnesota man gets 2 life sentences for killing Democratic lawmaker and her husband
Minnesota man gets 2 life sentences for killing Democratic lawmaker and her husband WAOW
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US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime....
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RandBall: Are the Wild in danger of reliving the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter contracts?
A Daily Delivery podcast listener asks about the downside of lucrative long-term deals for Kirill Kaprizov and potentially Quinn Hughes.
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US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Officials also have n...
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Hwy 280 lane closures
Hwy 280 lanes closures The post Hwy 280 lane closures first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Perfect Summer Day then Hot and Humid with Isolated T-Storms possible this Weekend.
Today’s Weather in the Twin Cities will be about as good as it can be for a Summer Day with lots of Sunshine, Low Humidity and highs in the low 80s with South Winds at 5 to 15 mph. Partly Cloudy this evening with Southwest Winds at 5 to 10 mph and lows in the mid 60s. Friday will...
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Fewer students are carrying guns to school — with one notable exception
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
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BMW to recall over 318,000 vehicles due to starter motor overheating, fire risk
BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were sold in the United States because of the engine starter potentially overheating and catching fire....
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Win a Round of Golf at The Wilds
The post Win a Round of Golf at The Wilds first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Fundraiser for teen killed in Farmington hit-and-run
Fundraiser for teen killed in Farmington hit-and-run The post Fundraiser for teen killed in Farmington hit-and-run first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Minnesota named best state for summer road trips by WalletHub
Summer in Minnesota has many perks from its state parks, to the thousands of lakes and trails it houses. Now, Minnesota is being hailed the best state for summer road trips, according to WalletHub. The rankings take 32 key metrics into consideration to find the top road-trip dest...
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Majority of Americans want Iran war to end now, poll finds
Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.
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Anthony Edwards gets married ahead of seventh season with Timberwolves
Minnesota marriage records show the Wolves star wed Shannon Jackson, his longtime partner and the mother of their daughter, Aislynn, earlier this month....
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3M Open in Minnesota: Scheffler headlines PGA Tour field at TPC Twin Cities
The 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities is underway as some of the world’s best golfers take center stage in Minnesota’s only PGA Tour event of the season. In the spotlight this week is Scottie Scheffler who is a heavy favorite to win against a hungry field of players who are trying to bu...
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Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag Wall Street lower
Oil prices are jumping again Thursday as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. Wall Street, meanwhile, is sinking following sharp drops for two of its most influential stocks, Alphabet and Tesla....
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Farmington hit-and-run: 4 arrested in crash that killed 13-year-old
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House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran , sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requirin...
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House again OKs resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran, but Senate rejects similar one
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran , sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requirin...
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